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NEISD board renews good-cause exception to use campus safety specialists instead of SROs

5865281 · August 9, 2025
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The Northeast ISD Board approved a resolution renewing a "good cause" exception that allows the district to staff campuses with campus safety specialists rather than certified school resource officers when qualified peace officers are unavailable.

The Northeast Independent School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday voted 7-0 to renew a good-cause exception that allows the district to staff campuses with campus safety specialists rather than certified armed peace officers required under state law. The resolution was presented by Dan Lyon and framed by Dr. Micah, who introduced Lyon and asked him to address the board. Lyon told the board HB 3 requires an armed peace officer or SRO on every…

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